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Crisp, white flesh and a smaller size make these heirloom cucumbers ideal for pickling! Whether you prefer sweet, sour, dill, or garlicky, the pickling options are endless!

Growing Instructions:

• After the danger of frost has passed, plant Bentley Seed Boston pickling cucumber seeds 6 inches apart.
• Can be planted in rows, hills, or pots.
• Give the vines space to spread out or provide a trellis for them to grow on.
• Be sure to pick regularly to encourage the most production from your plant.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: annual (vegetable)
• Time to Maturity: about 2 months
• Sun Requirement: full sun
• Spacing: 6" apart
• Depth: 3/4 inch
• 50-55 Pickling Cucumber Seeds Per Packet
• Seeds/Oz: 950
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 75°F
• Sowing Method: Direct

Uses:

• Perfect for pickling in various styles: sweet, sour, dill, or garlicky.

Additional Information:

• Heirloom Year: 1887 Heirloom
• Plant Scientific Name: Cucumis sativus
• Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

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This variety produces an abundance of tasty fruit, and you'll be able to enjoy its sweet, excellent flavor throughout the winter months due to its excellent storage quality. It's also fantastic for baking!

Growing Instructions:
After the danger of frost has passed, plant seeds 1/2 inch deep in a prepared garden bed or hills. Thin to 18" apart. You can also start the seeds indoors 3-4 weeks before the last frost date. This variety produces fruit on a compact bush plant, making it ideal for limited space or raised bed gardens.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
• Time to Maturity: About 3 months
• Sun Requirement: Sun
• Spacing: 18" apart
• Depth: 1/2 inch
• 30-40 Seeds Per Packet
• Seeds/Oz: 375
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 80°F
• Sowing Method: Direct

Uses:
This squash is perfect for baking and is also great for soups, roasting, and making pies.

Additional Information:

• Heirloom Year: 1913
• Plant Scientific Name: Cucurbita
• Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

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A perennial vegetable, plant Mary Washington Asparagus once and enjoy delicious spears season after season.

Initial cuttings will be ready in about two years, and then harvested annually thereafter. Asparagus is worth the wait! Healthy and succulent, you can grill or freeze your harvest for later.

Growing Instructions:

• Start indoors 8-12 weeks before your last frost and keep the seeds moist.
• Seedlings will emerge in 10-14 days.
• Alternatively, you can direct sow in the spring when the soil temperature is 60°F or warmer.
• Harden off seedlings and transplant them to a permanent bed that won’t be disturbed once they reach 6-10 inches tall.
• Important: Do not harvest during the first year. Wait until late fall to cut back the tops for regrowth the following year.
• Harvest begins in 24 months.
  Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: Perennial (vegetable)
• Sowing Method: Transplant or direct sow
• Time to Maturity/Harvest: 24 months
• Sun Requirement: Full Sun is ideal
• Germination Temperature: 60°F or warmer
• Spacing: 2" apart
• Planting Depth: 1/2"
• Height: 9"
• Seeds Per Ounce: 360
• Seeds Per Packet: 50

Uses:

Eating and freezing; rich in nutrients such as fiber, folate, and vitamins A, C, and K

Additional Information:

• Heirloom Year: 1900
• Plant Scientific Name: Asparagus officinalis

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Delightfully sweet and full of flavor, Spookie is a great choice for pumpkin pie. High-yielding vines produce numerous 6-pound uniform pumpkins with fine-textured flesh. This variety is a great cross between Sugar Pie and Jack O' Lantern.

Growing Instructions:

• After the danger of frost has passed, plant Spookie pumpkin seeds in hills with 3-6 seeds per hill.
• Thin seedlings to 3 plants per hill.
• They need room to spread out, so be sure to provide about 4 feet of space from any other plants.
• If possible, water during extended dry periods to encourage better fruit production.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: Annual (vining vegetable)
• Sowing Method: Direct sow
• Time to Maturity/Harvest: About 3 1/2 months
• Sun Requirement: Full sun
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 75°F
• Spacing: 36"
• Depth: 1"
• Height: 12-18"
• Seeds/Oz: 200
• Seeds Per Packet: 30-35

Uses:

• Perfect for pies, roasting, puree, and carving.
• Rich in fiber, iron, potassium, zinc, vitamin A, vitamin C, antioxidants, and carotene alpha and beta.

Additional Information:

• Heirloom Year: 1966
• Plant Scientific Name: Cucurbita pepo
• Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

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This historic turnip variety is the most popular in the home garden. With its traditional flavor, the Heirloom Purple Top Turnip is great for storage. Enjoy both the roots and the greens of this versatile vegetable.

Growing Instructions:
Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep in a prepared garden bed. Thin to 6" apart. Can be planted throughout the season but prefers cooler fall conditions.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
• Time to Maturity: About 2 months
• Sun Requirement: Sun
• Spacing: 6" apart
• Depth: 1/4 inch
• 835-845 seeds per packet
• Seeds/Oz: 9,500
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 70°F
• Sowing Method: Direct

Uses:
Purple Top Turnips are perfect for roasting, mashing, or using in soups and stews. The greens are also edible and nutritious.

Additional Information:

• Heirloom Year: 1881
• Plant Scientific Name: Brassica rapa subsp. rapa
• Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

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If you have the space to grow pumpkins, these are an excellent choice! The perfect size for Jack O' Lanterns, with the added benefit of great flavor for cooking. Jack O' Lantern Pumpkins are a fun and delicious fall vegetable!

Growing Instructions:

• After the danger of frost has passed, plant in hills with 3-6 seeds per hill.
• Thin seedlings to 3 plants per hill.
• They need room to spread out, so be sure to provide about 4 feet of space from any other plants.
• If possible, water during extended dry periods to encourage better fruit production.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
• Time to Maturity: About 3 1/2 months
• Sun Requirement: Full sun
• Spacing: 36" apart
• Depth: 1 inch
• Seeds Per Packet: 20-25 Seeds
• Seeds/Oz: 225
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 75°F
• Sowing Method: Direct

Uses:

• Perfect for fall decorations and cooking

Additional Information:

• Plant Scientific Name: Cucurbita
• Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

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Bentley Seed Co.'s Dwarf Siberian Kale is known for being one of the best-tasting kale varieties available. These beautiful, dark green plants are highly productive and also rich in calcium, making them a nutritious addition to any garden.

Growing Instructions:

• Start dwarf Siberian kale seeds indoors around April for transplanting into the garden in June.
• Once seedlings have two true sets of leaves, transplant them into the garden.
• Space plants about 3 feet apart.
• Kale is frost-tolerant, making it suitable for cooler climates.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: Annual
• Time to Maturity: 2 months
• Sun Requirement: Full sun
• Spacing: 3 feet apart
• Depth: 1/8 inch
• 180-185 Dwarf Siberian Kale Seeds Per Packet
• Plant Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea

Uses:

• A highly productive plant, perfect for a generous harvest.
• Rich in calcium, making it a great addition to your diet.

Additional Information:

• Plant Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea
• Packet size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

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Such a great beneficial plant to have fresh from the garden! Cold-hardy with dark leaves, this heirloom spinach is delicious and packed with nutrients.

Growing Instructions:
As soon as the soil can be prepared, plant seeds 1/4" deep. Thin the seedlings to 12" apart. The seedlings removed during thinning are considered baby spinach and are delicious. Plant in early spring and again in fall, about 2 months before the first frost. When plants begin to produce a central stem with flower heads (bolting), pull them up and discard. This spinach is also great for container gardening.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
• Time to Maturity: About 1 1/2 months
• Sun Requirement: Sun/part shade
• Spacing: 12" apart
• Depth: 1/2"
• 225-230 Seeds Per Packet
• Seeds/Oz: 2100
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 45°F-60°F
• Sowing Method: Direct

Uses:
This spinach is perfect for fresh salads, sautéing, or adding to smoothies. Its dark, nutritious leaves are a great addition to many dishes.

Additional Information:

• Heirloom Year: 1826
• Plant Scientific Name: Spinacia oleracea
• Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

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Wholesome and beneficial, Detroit Red Beets Heirloom offer superb taste and heart health benefits, making them a great addition to your garden!

Growing Instructions:

• Plant seeds in deep, moist, rich soil.
• Cover lightly with soil and water evenly.
• Thin seedlings when they are 3-4 inches tall.
• Plant from spring to fall for a continuous harvest.
• The thinned greens can be eaten—treat them as you would spinach.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
• Time to Maturity: About 3.5 months
• Sun Requirement: Full sun
• Spacing: 2" apart
• Planting Depth: 1/2 inch
• Seeds Per Packet: 175-185
• Seeds Per Ounce: 1,500
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 60°F
• Sowing Method: Direct sow

Uses:

• Great for cooking.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals with excellent health benefits.

Additional Information:

• Heirloom Year: 1982
• Plant Scientific Name: Beta vulgaris
• Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

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Our Vegetable Bulk Seed packets offer an assortment of our best-selling, proven winner vegetable seed packets for most regions of the United States. 

Full of bright and eye-catching packets, your customers will love the latest Bentley Seed Packet art and updated growing instructions.

Perfect for refreshing and refilling your current displays, our bulk seed packet options provide your customers with the seeds they need season after season. With a wide selection of variety and quantity preferences, we’ve made it easy for you to choose the vegetable or flower collections to best serve your business and market. If you prefer to create your own collection, our retail sales team can help at sales@bentlyseeds.com.

Bulk 500 Piece Vegetable Seed Packet SPECS:

• Packets measure 3 ¼” x 4 ½”
• Barcoded packets include suggested MSRP of $2.49
• Fresh Crop, Non-GMO, Retail Grade Seed

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Here at Bentley Seed, we only fill our seed packets with the freshest crop NON-GMO seed in our 3rd generation family-owned small business in upstate NY! Our packets are hand-picked for you!

Our Outright Sale Program has some of the highest profit margins in the industry and two great options. Need the display? We've got you covered, our pre-picked assortments come packed in their displays (excludes 2,000 wire rack) all you need to do is set them up. Don't need a display? Still got you covered, we have the same great pre-picked assortments now available without the display. Feel free to put them throughout your store, or in whatever display you might have. 

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An easy and beautiful addition to your garden, the Heirloom Black Beauty Eggplant has a wonderful flavor and classic oblong shape.

Growing Instructions:

• Start Bentley Seed Black Beauty seeds indoors about 6 weeks before the last frost date in your area.
• Transplant to a sunny location after all danger of frost has passed in the spring.
• Plant seedlings 24" apart in the garden or pots.
• Plants will need to be staked early in the season due to their large, heavy fruit.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: annual (vegetable)
• Time to Maturity: about 2 1/2 months
• Sun Requirement: full sun
• Spacing: 24" apart
• Depth: 1/4 inch
• 155-165 Black Beauty Eggplant Seeds Per Packet
• Seeds/Oz: 6,500
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 80°F
• Sowing Method: Transplant

Uses:

• Ideal for grilling, baking, and sautéing.

Additional Information:

• Heirloom Year: 1902 Heirloom
• Plant Scientific Name: Solanum melongena
• Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

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Add a spicy, nutty twist to your salad mix with arugula! The white flowers are also edible and offer a unique flavor.

Planting Instructions:

• Plant arugula seeds in a prepared container or garden bed in early spring
• Baby greens can be harvested in as little as 20 days.
• Arugula flowers are edible, too.
• Bulk arugula seeds are also available for purchase.
• Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"
  
  

• Lifecycle: Annual
• Time to Maturity: Approximately 1 month
• Sun Requirement: Sun/Part Shade
• Spacing: 8" apart
• Planting Depth: 1/8 inch
• Seeds Per Packet: 320-325
• Bloom Season: N/A
• Height: Leafy plants grow 6 to 12 inches during the harvest stage

Uses:

Additional Information:

• Low Maintenance: Yes
• Plant Scientific Name: Eruca vesicaria ssp. sativa

Named for the mountains in Mexico from which they hail, these hot little Serrano Peppers pack a fiery heat. Ranging in color from green to yellow, orange, and red, they are hotter and smaller than their cousin, the jalapeño. Use them to add a spicy bite to salsas, dips, pickles, or chili oils—remove the inner ribs and seeds for less heat. Serrano Pepper Hotness measures between 10,000 and 25,000 Scoville units.

Growing Instructions:

• Start Bentley Seed Serrano seeds inside about 6-8 weeks before the last frost date.
• When the first set of true leaves appears, transplant to 2" pots.
• After frost has passed, transplant outside in either garden bed or larger containers.
• Peppers like to be warm, so be sure to keep roots mulched.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
• Sowing Method: Transplant
• Time to Maturity/Harvest: About 3 months
• Sun Requirement: Sun
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 80°F
• Spacing: 12" apart
• Depth: 1/4"
• Height: 5'
• Seeds/Oz: 5000
• Seeds Per Packet: 90-95

Uses:

• Use this hot chili in salsa, sauce, relish, or as a spice

Additional Information:

• Plant Scientific Name: Capsicum
• Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

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The Buttercup Squash is known for its excellent, rich flavor, making it a favorite among squash lovers. These beauties are perfect for anyone looking to enjoy a delicious, hearty squash.

Growing Instructions:
After the danger of frost has passed, plant seeds 1/2 inch deep in a prepared garden bed or hills. Thin seedlings to 24" apart. You can also start the seeds indoors 3-4 weeks before the last frost date. This squash grows on a vine, so make sure to provide plenty of space in your garden for it to spread.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
• Time to Maturity: About 3 months
• Sun Requirement: Sun
• Spacing: 24" apart
• Depth: 1"
• 10-15 Seeds Per Packet
• Seeds/Oz: 175
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 75°F
• Sowing Method: Direct

Uses:
Buttercup Squash is perfect for roasting, baking, and making soups or pies. Its rich flavor makes it a versatile ingredient in many dishes.

Additional Information:

• Heirloom Year: 1932
• Plant Scientific Name: Cucurbita
• Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

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One of the original heirlooms, the Heirloom Beefsteak is a super-juicy tomato with a tender soft skin. A classic variety with an unbeatable flavor, it produces large fruit.

Growing Instructions:
Start seeds inside about 6-8 weeks before the last frost date. Transplant to a prepared garden bed or container after the danger of frost has passed. Tomatoes get bushy and need support from a cage or trellis. Harvest when the tomato is deep red and still firm.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
• Time to Maturity: 3 months
• Sun Requirement: Sun
• Spacing: 24" apart
• Depth: 1/4 inch
• 110-120 Seeds Per Packet
• Seeds/Oz: 7500
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 75F
• Sowing Method: Transplant
• Seed Count: Approx. 115 seeds per 300 mg

Uses:
Perfect for slicing, sandwiches, and salads, Beefsteak tomatoes are known for their rich flavor and large size, making them a favorite in many culinary dishes.

Additional Information:

• Heirloom Year: 1885
• Plant Scientific Name: Solanum lycopersicum
• Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

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Heirloom Kentucky Wonder Pole Bean seeds have been producing hearty, flavorful beans for generations. Bentley Seeds’ Kentucky Wonder Pole Beans are tall, vigorous, and highly productive.

Growing Instructions:

• Plant seeds in rows 3 feet apart after the danger of frost has passed.
• Seeds should be planted about 1 inch deep and 2 inches apart.
• Kentucky Wonder Pole Beans are climbers and require support. Be sure to provide a trellis, poles, or a fence for them to climb.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
• Time to Maturity: About 2 months
• Sun Requirement: Full sun
• Spacing: 2" apart
• Planting Depth: 1 inch
• Seeds Per Packet: 20-25
• Seeds Per Ounce: 100
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 70°F
• Sowing Method: Direct sow

Uses:

• Hearty, flavorful beans perfect for cooking and salads.

Additional Information:

• Heirloom Year: 1850
• Plant Scientific Name: Phaseolus vulgaris
• Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

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Bentley Seed Co.'s Red Russian Kale is a great source of calcium and produces beautiful, full leaves with a stunning crimson spine. This kale variety is just as fun to look at as it is to eat, making it a wonderful addition to any garden.

Growing Instructions:

• Start indoors a few weeks before the danger of frost has passed.
• Once seedlings have two true sets of leaves, transplant them into the garden.
• Space plants about 3 feet apart.
• Kale is frost-tolerant, making it perfect for cooler climates.
• In the Northeast, start Red Russian kale seeds indoors around April for transplanting in June.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: Annual
• Time to Maturity: 2 months
• Sun Requirement: Full sun
• Spacing: 3 feet apart
• Depth: 1/8 inch
• 165-175 Red Russian Kale Seeds Per Packet

Uses:

• Very productive plant, high in calcium, and perfect for various dishes.

Additional Information:

• Plant Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea
• Packet size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

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A perennial vegetable, plant Heirloom Mary Washington Asparagus once and enjoy delicious spears season after season.

Initial cuttings will be ready in about two years, and then harvested annually thereafter. Asparagus is worth the wait! Healthy and succulent, you can grill or freeze your harvest for later.

Growing Instructions:

• Start indoors 8-12 weeks before your last frost and keep the seeds moist.
• Seedlings will emerge in 10-14 days.
• Alternatively, you can direct sow in the spring when the soil temperature is 60°F or warmer.
• Harden off seedlings and transplant them to a permanent bed that won’t be disturbed once they reach 6-10 inches tall.
• Important: Do not harvest during the first year. Wait until late fall to cut back the tops for regrowth the following year.
• Harvest begins in 24 months.
  

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: Perennial (vegetable)
• Sowing Method: Transplant or direct sow
• Time to Maturity/Harvest: 24 months
• Sun Requirement: Full Sun is ideal
• Germination Temperature: 60°F or warmer
• Spacing: 2" apart
• Planting Depth: 1/2"
• Height: 9"
• Seeds Per Ounce: 360
• Seeds Per Packet: 50

Uses:

Eating and freezing; rich in nutrients such as fiber, folate, and vitamins A, C, and K

Additional Information:

• Heirloom Year: 1900
• Plant Scientific Name: Asparagus officinalis
• Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

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